Score (out of 5)* |
1.52 |
4.6 |
4.3 |
4.7 |
3.7 |
Starting monthly cost |
$49.95 |
$29.95 |
$19.95 |
$24.95 |
$29.99 |
At-home device range (feet) |
800 |
1,300–1,400 |
600–1,400 |
1,000 |
300–600 |
Connection type |
Cellular, landline |
Cellular, landline |
Cellular, landline |
Cellular, landline |
Cellular, landline |
Fall detection (cost per month) |
N/A |
Yes, $10 |
Yes, $11 |
Yes, $10 |
Yes, $11 |
Battery Life |
Up to 10 years |
Up to 5 days |
Up to 3 days |
Up to 5 days |
Up to 40 hours |
Response time (seconds) |
N/A |
46–60 |
1–45 |
60+ |
50 |
Location tracking |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
Water resistant or waterproof mobile system |
Waterproof |
Water resistant |
Water resistant |
Water resistant |
Water resistant |
Warranty |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |